"I don't know whether I can help you with the Evil God Curse. If you have another wish, come find me again."
With those final words, the Nine-Tailed Fox stepped lightly into the forest mist and vanished.
Yi Tian held the Glazed Bead, but he wasn't discouraged.
Although he couldn't cure Zhou Mo Yao's eyes yet, he now understood her condition. There might still be hope in the future.
After comforting Zhou Mo Yao, he returned to his seat at the pilgrimage ceremony.
The moment he returned, Yi Tian could clearly feel the gazes of the Elf Queen, Ling Hua, and the many other races settling on him.
They were probably envious that the divine beast, the Nine-Tailed Fox, had met him in person.
By now, the Pilgrimage Ceremony and the awakening ceremony were essentially over.
Every guest received a small gift from Elfkind, including a drop of Elf Spring Water and numerous materials exclusive to the Holy Spirit Forest.
Although there was only one drop of Elf Spring Water, it was still an exceptionally effective legendary recovery item worth a considerable sum, leaving many guests delighted.
And next...
The Elf Queen, Elvira, rose to her feet, her ethereal voice carrying throughout the Holy Spirit Forest.
"I hereby declare the Combat Exchange Tournament officially open!"
As was customary, Elfkind held a combat tournament after the awakening ceremony. All young guests could participate, which was also the main reason Great Xia had sent freshmen.
It was said that fighting in the Holy Spirit Forest also offered a chance of attracting a divine beast's attention and receiving its blessing...
That had many of the other races itching to compete.
After all, two people had attracted divine beasts' attention during this pilgrimage ceremony. Everyone couldn't help getting excited, instinctively believing their chances of